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Dakota Ridge, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County
Dakota Ridge, CO
At a Glance
How Dakota Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dakota Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dakota Ridge a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dakota Ridge residents earn a median household income of $120,368 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,466. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,019 business establishments, including 1,324 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dakota Ridge is $570,400 , 102% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $600,186. Median rent is $2,103/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Dakota Ridge reports 480 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,617/100K.
Education
50.8% of adults in Dakota Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dakota Ridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.